request security key-pair
Syntax
request security key-pair filename <size key-size> <type (rsa | dsa)>
Release Information
Command introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Description
(Encryption interface on M Series and T Series routers and EX Series switches only) Generate a public and private key pair for a digital certificate.
Options
- filename
Name of a file in which to store the key pair.
- size key-size
(Optional) Key size, in bits. The key size can be 512, 1024, or 2048. The default value is 1024.
- type
(Optional) Algorithm used to encrypt the key:
- rsa—RSA algorithm. This is the default.
- dsa—Digital signature algorithm with Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA).
Required Privilege Level
maintenance
List of Sample Output
request security key-pairOutput Fields
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.
Sample Output
request security key-pair
user@host> request security key-pair security-key-file 